No 'hidden Chinese agenda' in Sri Lanka: Ambassador
China has no "hidden agenda" in Sri Lanka and conducts its affairs with the government in an "open and transparent manner", the Chinese Ambassador here has said.
Nov 02, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
Plea to trace TN woman who married Lankan national
In a memorandum to the District Collector, Kanaka, hailing from Maniyachi, said her daughter Thangam had married Vigneswaran alias Kannan of Bandaranayaka area in Colombo in April, 2011.
Nov 01, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Glenn Maxwell spoils Tillakaratne Dilshan`s farewell; fuels Aussies to series triumph
The 39-year-old Dilshan, who participated in 87 Tests, 330 ODIs and 80 T20s, was given a standing ovation by a raucous home crowd as he ended his 17-year-long glittering career.
Sep 09, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
LIVE STREAMING: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd T20I at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Watch Sri Lanka-Australia, 2nd T20I match being played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sep 09, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Australia: 2nd T20I — As it happened...
Watch and follow live score of the second Twenty20 International match of Australia's tour of Sri Lanka, being played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sep 09, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Tillakaratne Dilshan set for final hurrah; plays last match against in-form Australia
In August 2016 Dilshan announced decision to retire from both ODI and T20I cricket at the end of the home series against Australia.
Sep 09, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets in 1st ODI
Australia, who suffered their first series whitewash against the hosts in the three Tests, chased down 228 in 46.5 overs.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Sri Lanka reworks land deal with China following India's objections
Sri Lanka Friday signed a new deal to replace a controversial agreement with a Chinese company building a new city within Colombo to remove its freehold rights over reclaimed land after India voiced concerns over the agreement.
Aug 12, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
3rd Test, Preview: Struggling Aussies desperate to retain crown against Sri Lanka
Struggling Australia face losing their crown as the world`s number one team unless they can prevent a rampant Sri Lanka from completing a series whitewash in the final Test beginning this weekend.
Aug 11, 2016, 14:08 PM IST
Lankan police arrests former president Rajapaksa's eldest son
Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa's eldest son was arrested on Monday over alleged financial irregularities in connection with a USD 650 million real-estate project in Colombo involving an Indian firm.
Jul 11, 2016, 17:34 PM IST
Sri Lanka aims to demilitarise island by 2018
Sri Lanka intends to become completely demilitarised by 2018, the government said Wednesday, a significant announcement that will end the army`s involvement in civilian life after decades of ethnic war.
Jul 06, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
Foreign aid reaches flooded Sri Lankan capital, 71 dead
The district of Kegalle, about 100 kilometres (60 miles) northeast of Colombo, has been the worst hit.
May 21, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
96 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka on Saturday handed over to India 96 Indian fishermen who were arrested for allegedly poaching into the country's territorial waters, the military said.
Apr 09, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
Govt looking to devolve power in new Constitution: Lanka PM Ranil Wickremsinghe
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe on Tuesday said the government will look to devolve power without damaging the united nature of the country in the new Constitution to be formulated by next year.
Mar 29, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Six killed in Sri Lanka gang violence, claims police
Six people were killed in two incidents of apparently gang-related violence in Sri Lanka on Friday, police said, despite a tough crackdown ordered last week.
Mar 11, 2016, 14:35 PM IST
Sri Lanka fires security boss for harassing lovers
The move came after a couple posted video of the guards on social media and is a marked change from the former government.
Mar 07, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
Ex-strongman Rajapaksa's son bail plea rejected in Lanka
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's 27-year-old son, who is facing money laundering charges, was further remanded in custody for two weeks after his bail plea was rejected by a court on Thursday.
Feb 11, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj calls on Sri Lankan President
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday called on Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and discussed a host of regional and international issues.
Feb 06, 2016, 15:33 PM IST
Whiskey bottles, milk cartons, cashew nuts & more: Air India crew member caught stealing 'sarkari maal'
Air India's new chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani had recently warned of strict action against those caught pilfering.
Feb 01, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
